No. 1: Singapore

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The city-state of Singapore has the unenviable title of the world's most expensive city, clocking in at 30% more expensive than New York. It has few natural resources and depends on neighboring countries for necessities like water.

The city-state of Singapore has the unenviable title of the world's most expensive city, clocking in at 30% more expensive than New York. It has few natural resources and depends on neighboring countries for necessities like water. (Roslan Rahman / AFP/Getty Images)

The city-state of Singapore has the unenviable title of the world's most expensive city, clocking in at 30% more expensive than New York. It has few natural resources and depends on neighboring countries for necessities like water.